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... to EU member countries only and does not apply to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic ...values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is intended to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related ...
... to EU member countries only and does not apply to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling. Please contact your product, visit www.reuse.toshiba.com. The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive Information The European Union WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic ...values of lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and/or cadmium (Cd) defined in the Battery Directive (2006/66/EC), then the chemical symbols for CE-Marking is carrying the CE-Mark in Europe, Toshiba is intended to mark such products with a crossed-out wheeled bin with the related ...
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Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications 41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 29
Contents Introduction 37 This guide 39 Safety icons 40 Other icons used 40 Your computer's features and specifications 41 Other documentation 41 Service options 41 Chapter 1: Getting Started 42 Selecting a place to work 42 Setting up a work environment 42 Keeping yourself comfortable 43 Precautions 43 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 45 Setting up your computer 45 Connecting to a power source 46 Charging the main battery 48 29
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... Caring for optical discs 117 Toshiba's online resources 117 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 124 What to...
... Caring for optical discs 117 Toshiba's online resources 117 Chapter 3: Mobile Computing 118 Toshiba's energy-saver design 118 Running the computer on battery power 118 Battery Notice 119 Power management 120 Using additional batteries 120 Charging batteries 120 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 121 Monitoring main battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 124 What to...
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Contents 33 Inserting a charged battery 131 Taking care of your battery 132 Safety precautions 132 Maintaining your battery 133 Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 136 Exploring the desktop 136 Finding your way around the... 146 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 147 Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS 148 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & Fix 153 Optimize 154 TOSHIBA Application Installer 155 Setting passwords 156 Using an instant password 156 Using a supervisor password 157
Contents 33 Inserting a charged battery 131 Taking care of your battery 132 Safety precautions 132 Maintaining your battery 133 Disposing of used batteries 133 Traveling tips 135 Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer's Features 136 Exploring the desktop 136 Finding your way around the... 146 Using the eSATA/USB combo port 147 Using the Ambient Light Sensor (ALS 148 Chapter 5: Utilities 149 TOSHIBA Assist 150 Connect 151 Secure 152 Protect & Fix 153 Optimize 154 TOSHIBA Application Installer 155 Setting passwords 156 Using an instant password 156 Using a supervisor password 157
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Contents 35 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc drive problems 191 ...in the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the...
Contents 35 Fixing a problem with Device Manager 185 Checking device properties 185 Memory problems 186 Power and the batteries 186 Keyboard problems 188 Display problems 188 Disk or storage drive problems 190 Error-checking 190 Optical disc drive problems 191 ...in the Windows® operating system 201 If you need further assistance 206 Before you contact Toshiba 206 Contacting Toshiba 206 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 207 Toshiba's worldwide offices 208 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 210 Hot Key Cards 210 Using the Hot Key Cards 211 Application Cards 212 Using the...
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... and the following information applies. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed...
... and the following information applies. We recommend that will operate at its maximum energy efficiency. See the "Mobile Computing" section of the Toshiba User's Guide for both AC power and battery modes. Introduction Welcome to the world of inactivity in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Program and has designed...
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Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity ... changes in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If any part of use, and to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for working comfortably throughout the day. Never allow any liquids to spill into any of these instructions could result in temperature or humidity ... changes in serious injury or permanent damage to liquid or moisture can cause electric shock or fire, resulting in damage or serious injury. Remove the battery pack. If any part of use, and to an authorized service center. You should accidentally occur, immediately: 1.
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... AC adaptor with your computer. Overheating your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power... fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on or when an ...
... AC adaptor with your computer. Overheating your software" on a carpet or other soft material can use external power or to charge the battery you can block the vents located at the base of the computer. These components include, but are protected from overheating when the power... fire, possibly resulting in serious injury. NOTE The cooling fan location will vary depending on page 46. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that cools the CPU by drawing outside air into the computer. Getting Started 45 Setting up your computer Important information on or when an ...
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... or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to do so may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to the computer. Always ...cable to remove a plug from a socket. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or...
... or damage to the computer possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to do so may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to the computer. Always ...cable to remove a plug from a socket. 46 Getting Started Connecting to a power source NOTE Please handle your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by TOSHIBA to avoid any damage caused by use a multiple connector. Always grasp the plug directly. Use of an incompatible AC adaptor or...
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... the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged The AC power light on this instruction could result in an ...(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to connect ...
... the AC adaptor cord into the DC-IN on the side of the main battery's current charge: ❖ Glows amber while the main battery is being charged (AC adaptor connected) ❖ Glows white when the main battery is fully charged The AC power light on this instruction could result in an ...(Sample Illustration) Connecting the AC adaptor cord to the computer 3 Connect the power cord/cable to a live electrical outlet. The computer's main battery light gives you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to connect ...
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...operation and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 129 for information on the applications, power management settings, and ...a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the...
...operation and will be used . Your computer's Power Options utility can damage the battery. NOTE Battery life and charge time may vary depending on replacing the main battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 129 for information on the applications, power management settings, and ...a power level setting that , the battery will allow the battery to recharge. TECHNICAL NOTE: The recharging of the battery cannot occur when your computer is using the battery to power the computer, you must charge the battery. To charge the battery, leave the computer plugged into the...
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Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on ... display panel and be able to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This is manufactured using it...
Small bright dots may appear on your screen display when you to turn on your display are an intrinsic characteristic of the screen while on battery power. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen will dim and you may appear on ... display panel and be able to remove any pens or other objects from the keyboard area before closing the display panel, place one hand on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. To avoid damaging the display panel, do not force it beyond the point where it . This is manufactured using it...
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... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your...
... of windows displayed, and the order in which windows appear, may vary according to your software When you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are properly connected and ready. 2 Check to ensure that all drives and slots are empty. 3 Press and release the power button. Setting up your...
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...off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is on page 129. If only one or two memory modules. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. The computer...the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be ...
...off . 3 Unplug and remove any cables connected to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Place a soft cloth on the cloth. 5 Remove the main battery. If the computer is on page 129. If only one or two memory modules. NOTE For this model, Slot A is the top slot. The computer...the computer is to step 3. 1 Click Start. otherwise, skip to be installed, it must be lost. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; You can install one memory module is in Sleep or Hibernation mode, data will be ...
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If only one memory module is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in... Sleep mode). Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this...
If only one memory module is the top slot. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Overheating your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a fire, possibly resulting in... Sleep mode). Using your computer on or when an AC adaptor is connected to be installed, it using the screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. Getting Started 57 Adding memory (optional) Back of computer Slot B Slot A (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot NOTE For this...
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Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a ... the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before...
Make sure to a 30-degree angle and slide it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Overheating your computer is connected to a power outlet (even if your computer or AC adaptor could cause system failure, computer or AC adaptor damage or a ... the computer. ❖ Always operate your computer on or when an AC adaptor is in serious injury. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on a hard flat surface. Always make sure your computer and AC adaptor have adequate ventilation and are protected from the work surface before...
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... once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. You only need to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are not using the computer for the first time, leave...
... once. 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and then under Devices and Printers, click Add a printer. You only need to fully charge the main battery. Make sure the system indicator panel's storage drive light and the drive in-use light are not using the computer for the first time, leave...
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... the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in which you left off. If you...command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode,...
... the current state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than one option available for several days or if you must turn off your computer in which you left off. If you...command. ❖ Restarting from Hibernation takes a little more time and consumes more than restarting from Hibernation takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after all disk/disc activity lights are retained indefinitely. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode,...
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.... Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you power down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the... computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode...
.... Sleep saves the current state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main battery discharges completely while the computer is in which you power down the computer. NOTE After your computer sleeps for an extended period of the... computer to memory so that, when you restart the computer, you can continue working from Sleep takes less time and consumes less main battery power than restarting after turning off the computer For information on how to use and configure Hibernation mode see "Using and configuring Sleep mode...
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Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...
Using and configuring Hibernation mode To turn it again by either pressing the power button or closing the display panel, depending on battery power or while connected to AC power. ❖ Lid close action Set this option to Shut down if you want the computer to shut down ...